Wolverine News
March 8, 2021
West Orient Middle School
Website: gresham.k12.or.us/woms
Location: 29805 Southeast Orient Drive, Gresham, OR, USA
Phone: (503) 663-3323
Twitter: @WOMSwolverines
Dear Families,
The Return-to-Learn Parent Survey deadline has been extended to 4PM on Monday, March 8th. You should have received an email requesting you take a survey indicating if your child will return to in-person instruction or remain on eGBSD. Additional details are provided within the parent survey. If you did not receive the survey, please call us at 503-663-3323. We want to make sure we reach out to all parents to collect this important information.
Important Events for the Month of March:
- March 1-31: Women's History Month!
- Monday, March 8: Return to Learn Parent Survey Due by 4PM
- Sunday, March 14: Daylight Savings
- Wednesday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day
- Monday, March 22: Friday, March 26: Spring Break, No School
- Monday, March 29: School (CDL) Continues
- Tuesday, March 30: Student Materials Distribution, 4-7PM (See article in this newsletter)
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Ms. Elise Catanese
Principal
WOMS is EPIC (Engaged, Persistent, Intentional, Career & College Ready)
Wolverine Students of the Month for February
Each year staff members recognize students who promote success in and out of the classroom with an award called Student of the Month. Students are presented with a certificate of achievement with a personalized message from their nominating teacher. Student of the Month nominees demonstrate the following EPIC characteristics;
Academics - class participation, work completion, self-motivated, and going beyond basic expectations
Effort - works hard and is persistent
Character - displays initiative, honesty, respect, responsibility, and compassion
Behavior - no behavior concerns or referrals
Social Relationships - leadership, willingness to help peers, shows respect
Attendance - good daily attendance and no excessive tardies
Congratulations to our February 2021 Wolverine Students of the Month!
6th Grade: Mason Beckett-Plante, Jake Bhear, Rory Johns, Halsey Langley, Gage Smith, Jayden Thov, Lacey Veltkamp
7th Grade: Elena Avery, Sydney Chau, Maya Enns, Marely Cervantes-Garcia, Kamari Page, Brodey Seibel, Daylett Sierra-Lopez, Samantha Stanberry, Rachel Straight, Preston Sweazey, Dietrich Trayhorn, Olivia West
8th Grade: Kyiah Classen, Blake Goodfellow, Kali Hibbs, Corbin Johns, Carmen Pina-Jauregui, Emma Sadiq
Mission Accomplished!
Student Materials Distribution
On March 30 from 4 - 7 PM, WOMS will be holding our 4th quarter materials distribution drive-thru. At this time students and families can come to school to pick up supplies that will be needed for the 4th quarter of the year. All students will need to pick up supplies regardless of whether they plan to participate in Hybrid learning or continue in Comprehensive Distance Learning. Supplies for hybrid learning return will include a Chromebook case, Student ID badge, and face masks. Content materials like math workbooks and novels will be distributed to all grades.
6th grade supplies will be distributed at the front of the school in the drive-thru near the main school entrance on Orient Drive.
7th and 8th grade supplies will be distributed in the same manner as the earlier distributions. Cars will pull to the back of the school through designated lanes. Enter at the upper gate on Orient Drive and exit onto Short Road.
There will be a drop-off bin for 7th graders to return their Maniac McGee novels.
Please practice safe social distancing by wearing a mask and staying in your vehicle during the event. See you soon!
Technology Assistance Update!
For further technology questions and support, please contact our school at 503-663-3323. Our school will work to get you in touch with a staff member who is able to assist you, or pass along further information to the Technology Department.
Sam Barlow High School 8th Grade Family Night
Sam Barlow High School invites all West Orient 8th grade families to attend the Virtual 8th Grade Family Night. During the evening event, you will hear from the principal, Bruce C. Schmidt, the counseling team, and there will be time for you and your student to ask questions.
Sam Barlow High School 8th Grade Family Night for West Orient Middle School 8th Grade Families is Thursday, March 18th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm.
A Google Meet Link will be emailed to you the morning of the 18th from Sam Barlow High School.
In-District Transfers
Parent Requests For IN-DISTRICT Transfers
Accepted March 1-31, 2021 * Deadline is March 31, 2021
The Gresham-Barlow School District will accept in-district transfer requests for the 2021-2022 school year during the month of March only.
If you live within the Gresham-Barlow district and want your child to attend a Gresham-Barlow school outside of your attendance area, you need to request an in-district transfer. If your student currently has an in-district transfer and is moving from elementary to middle or middle to high, please submit a new request.
A digital transfer request form will be available on the Transfers section of the district website, http://gresham.k12.or.us/Page/2249. The link to this form can also be emailed to you directly if you request it from any GBSD school or district office. Forms must be submitted by March 31, 2021.
You will be notified in writing after review of all requests. Please note: kindergarten and first grade requests may not be decided upon until late summer after elementary registration. For further information, contact the Gresham-Barlow School District Office at 503-261-4575.
Solicitud de los padres para Transferencias DENTRO DEL DISTRITO
Se aceptan del 1º al 31 de Marzo del 2021 * Hay plazo hasta el 31 de Marzo del 2021
El Distrito Escolar Gresham-Barlow aceptará solicitudes para transferencias dentro del distrito para el año escolar 2021-2022 durante el mes de Marzo solamente. Si ustedes viven adentro del distrito y quieren que su hijo(a) asista a una de las escuelas de Gresham-Barlow afuera del área de su vecindario, necesitan una solicitud de transferencia del distrito. Si su estudiante tiene una transferencia dentro del distrito corrientemente y pasará de primaria a secundaria o de secundaria a preparatoria, ustedes deben entregar una nueva solicitud.
La solicitud digital de transferencia estará disponible en la sección de transferencias del sitio web del distrito, http://gresham.k12.or.us/Page/2249. El vínculo a esta solicitud también se puede enviar directamente por correo electrónico si lo solicita en cualquier escuela del Distrito Escolar Gresham-Barlow u oficina del distrito. Las solicitudes se deben presentar antes del 31 de marzo.
Ustedes serán notificados por escrito después de haber revisado todas las solicitudes. Por favor noten: Solicitudes para kindergarten y primer grado no serán decididos sino hasta finales del verano después de las inscripciones para primaria. Para mas información por favor contacten a la oficina del Distrito Escolar Gresham-Barlow al 503-261-4575.
New Student Health Center
There is a new Student Health Center that just opened at Reynolds High School. The center welcomes all K-12 youth who live or go to school in Multnomah County.
More information is available here: https://www.reynolds.k12.or.us/rms/new-health-center-rhs
WOMS Counseling Center
Hello again, Wolverine Students & Families!
Our "new normal" continues to impact us and those around us in many different ways. Whether it be housing, bills, food, mental health, or other needs, I am happy to help connect you to those resources. The links below are by category and can be translated to your home language. Other specific resource links can be found on the WOMS Counseling Website.
Please don't hesitate to contact me! Students & Families can always email me or submit a Request Form.
-Ms. Kinder